Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 26.06.2025 10:53
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I did not go back to my home.
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
How do you handle your mother-in-law after you heard her talking badly about you in the next room?
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Anyway!
I was constantly staring into the ground
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Searched for my roll number.
Worked for a marketing agency
“I, too, was an aspirant, 20 years back. I have met board toppers, state board toppers, and college toppers with more than 9+ CGPA who prepare for this exam.”
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Dare you, peep in your neighbour's notebook. After all, it is a national-level competitive exam - people tend to be extremely competitive. Tough days…
But, then it hit me hard.
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I vividly remember that evening.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
“All of these students are great from an academic point of view. They have always scored 90%+ during their school days, some have even scored 9.6 CGPA and above during their 10th boards.”
And, I had not made it.
Cleared multiple of them
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
All the best!
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Each class used to be 2.5 hours each. Making it a total of 5 hours of coaching classes daily. The classes used to be 7 days a week.
“But, it is nearly impossible for one to predict who will make it to the ‘holy list’. Yes! I can say that if an aspirant who has done X, Y, and Z can increase their chances of selection, but it is just not enough. There is always a matter of luck (or, probability).”
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Your credentials do not matter!
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
Dropped them
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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The batch sizes were huge!
And entered the park.
I was alone in Delhi back then
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
So, yes, the UPSC is considered the toughest exam in the world because there is a ‘luck’ factor coupled with subjectivity in the exam process.
It is almost impossible.
Keep your ego aside.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Found an empty bench..
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
500 students in each batch. God forbid if you were late to the class - you would have to push your way through the seats. (Old aspirants reading this know which institute I am talking about).
You would have to be on your toes. If your mind drifts apart for even a second, you will lose your chain of thoughts and notes.
All achievers in their own way.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I looked around me
And..